Forensic Analysis of Photographs – a Hunch Solved: My Great Grandfather, 3rd Battalion Welsh Guards, Ferretto, Italy 1944

Followers of this blog will likely be aware of the story of the photograph that features on the cover of Camouflaged Fist (if not click here!) containing one of my great grandfathers, Glyn Spowart of 3rd Battalion (Bn) Welsh Guards. I am extremely fortunate to own another fantastic photograph of him in the field that … Continue reading Forensic Analysis of Photographs – a Hunch Solved: My Great Grandfather, 3rd Battalion Welsh Guards, Ferretto, Italy 1944 →

Honouring the D-Day Dodgers: Paying Respects to Alan Shutler, ‘2 Gren Coy’, 3Bn Welsh Guards, Arezzo CWGC, 17 July 2024

My family and I recently visited Arezzo, Tuscany, between the 15-20 July to walk in the footsteps of my great grandfathers who fought to liberate the town. I have a much to write about regarding that special visit over the coming weeks and months ahead so please do subscribe to this blog to read more. … Continue reading Honouring the D-Day Dodgers: Paying Respects to Alan Shutler, ‘2 Gren Coy’, 3Bn Welsh Guards, Arezzo CWGC, 17 July 2024 →

First Post ! Unraveling History: The Untold Story of Camouflage Smocks in the Italian Campaign

My first post, and as such I just wanted to say hello and tell you a little about me. I'm Gareth, a lay historian, with a strong interest in the Italian Campaign of 1943-45, particularly the 6th Armoured Division, 1st Guards Brigade and 3rd Battalion Welsh Guards. This principally comes from the fact that I … Continue reading First Post ! Unraveling History: The Untold Story of Camouflage Smocks in the Italian Campaign →